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Management of implant malalignment precluding transfer coping placement
1U.S. Army Area Dental Laboratory, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|March 1, 1992
Summary
This study presents two novel techniques for creating dental impressions when misaligned osseointegrated implant abutments prevent standard impression coping use. These methods offer solutions for complex implant cases, improving restorative outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Dental Implantology
- Prosthodontics
- Biomaterials Science
Background:
- Osseointegrated implants are crucial for replacing missing teeth.
- Accurate impressions are essential for successful dental restorations.
- Malaligned implant abutments pose challenges for conventional impression techniques.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe two alternative techniques for fabricating dental impressions.
- To address the limitations of conventional transfer copings with misaligned osseointegrated implant abutments.
Main Methods:
- The study describes two distinct impression techniques.
- These techniques are designed for situations where standard transfer copings cannot be used due to abutment misalignment.
Main Results:
- Successful impressions can be achieved despite malaligned osseointegrated implant abutments.
- The described techniques provide viable alternatives to conventional methods.
Conclusions:
- New impression techniques enable accurate restorations even with misaligned implant abutments.
- These methods expand the possibilities for treating complex implant cases.